PRAYER CONcERNS
Dustin Archer, Ginny Brewer, family of Christopher Brown, Mike Buxton, Sheryl Frahm, Norma Gardener, Kairi Hehmeyer, Tim Jenkins, Liz Johnson, the family of Craig Klopfleisch, Tyler Levi, Linda Lloyd, Barb Lockwood, Kris Mann, Tracy (Kuhn) Meihls, Evelyn Now, Amanda Pastoria, Larry Pingry, Vern Schroyer, and Carl Stuck.
combined Service Schedule
On the following holiday weekend date, we will meet for a single worship service at 10:30 am:
- August 31 - Labor Day Weekend. Our guest pastor will be Rev. Bill Fink.
Port-Shirt sewing
The James Cancer Center in Columbus has shared an ongoing need for port-shirts. We would like to contribute toward this effort. For more information contact Janna Hirschfeld or Rosemary Boomhower.
If you know of a company or organization that would have NEW T-shirts to donate for us to make port-shirts, please contact Janna Hirschfeld or contact the office.
If you know of a company or organization that would have NEW T-shirts to donate for us to make port-shirts, please contact Janna Hirschfeld or contact the office.
Are you a Thrivent Member?
Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church. Did you know? If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar Flowers for 8/3/25 were given by Terry McGlaughlin in honor of her granddaughters and the gifts with which they have been blessed.
The 2025 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
The 2025 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
purple door pacers
Purple Door Pacers meet and walk every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:00 am. We would love for you to come join us! Our schedule can be found in the Tower or on the bulletin board outside of the office. All ages and all abilities are more than welcome to participate.
Community Campfire 8/23
Gather in community on August 23rd from 5-7:30 PM for a fun campfire night! Join us for food, kids games and activities, a cornhole tournament, and fun! Hot dogs, s’mores, & drinks provided. Please bring your own lawn chairs. This is a community event so feel free to bring friends or extended family!
Cornhole tournament details: Sign up for the tournament when you arrive - no partner needed. All participants must be signed up by 5:30pm (when the tournament starts). Prizes will be given to the winner!
Whether you play cornhole or not, we hope you join us for a yummy s’more, community, fun, and time with old and new friends!
Cornhole tournament details: Sign up for the tournament when you arrive - no partner needed. All participants must be signed up by 5:30pm (when the tournament starts). Prizes will be given to the winner!
Whether you play cornhole or not, we hope you join us for a yummy s’more, community, fun, and time with old and new friends!
Lake Festival Teen!
Congratulations to Claire Kuehne, daughter of Jay & Andrea Kuehne, for being crowned the 2026 Lake Festival Teen.
It's Fair Season
Fair time is upon us! If you or a family member wins a special award at the county or state fair, let the office know the information by August 18th and it can be posted in the Tower coming out in September. We’d love to know how everyone did!
Thursday Morning Bible Study
The Thursday Morning Bible Study Group will start back up on Thursday, September 18th at 10:00 am in room 106D. We will continue the study of Genesis, part 3. This is a very interesting and in-depth study. The cost of the workbook is $14.00 and must be ordered by Sept. 1, 2025. You can turn your payment into the office, place it in the blue drop box, or give it to Judy Menchhofer.
Everyone is welcome!
Everyone is welcome!
Meal Team Leader needed
"Taco-bout filling big shoes" We’re so thankful for Linda Fisher’s amazing leadership over the years. Now it’s your turn! Join the Taco Meal Team—we promise it’s nacho average volunteer gig.
VBS - Thank you
Thank you to all the volunteers and families who made VBS another huge success!
CALL food pantry
The CALL Food Panty is collecting body care items, such as bath soap, toothpaste and brushes, shampoo, deodorant, etc. They also need dog and cat food, the bins are empty. These items and any food donations may be placed in the grocery cart in the coat area between the narthex and the office. They appreciate our support!
Wanted: Landscapers and gardeners
We are looking for a few volunteers, who would be willing to help keep the church’s flowerbeds looking beautiful. Please contact Lynne Fuelling if you can help a little or a lot.
Planning ahead!
Events on the horizon....
- September 5-7: the annual church campout at Lake Loramie State Park.
- If you are planning to attend the Carry-In Dinner and Worship service on Saturday evening (9/6/25), please sign up in the Narthex or contact Jen Roidt by August 31. Thank you!